Florence Barugahara

Florence Barugahara is a Lecturer at the London Campus of York St John University, specializing in Economics and Financial Economics. She holds a PhD from the University of Leicester and has over 10 years of teaching experience across institutions like Bindura University of Science Education and UNICAF University. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), she focuses on delivering high-quality education in modules such as Contemporary Business and Sustainability and Accounting & Finance for Decision Making.

Education

• PhD in Economics, University of Leicester
• MSc Financial Economics, University of Leicester
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Makerere University

Research Interests

Her work explores economic growth, financial inclusion, inflation dynamics, and entrepreneurship in African contexts. Key areas include the interplay between education and financial poverty, FDI in fragile states, and policy frameworks for sustainable development. Her research often bridges macroeconomic theory with real-world challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Publications & Trends

Recent work emphasizes financial inclusion in Uganda and Zimbabwe, entrepreneurship support systems, and the impact of political instability on economic stability. Earlier studies focus on inflation's role in income inequality and growth dynamics. Her articles appear in journals like the South African Journal of Economics and the International Journal of Financial Research.

Awards & Recognition

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Teaching & Supervision

As a module director and postgraduate research supervisor, she integrates practical business sustainability issues with theoretical frameworks. Her teaching spans innovation leadership, value creation, and dynamic perspectives on sustainable business models.